Recall 16V688000: 2005–2010 Spartan Gladiator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
The risk
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Spartan Gladiator
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V688000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2016
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology